President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is pushing for stronger cybersecurity measures to protect Filipino consumers, workers, and small businesses from growing online threats.
During a meeting with private sector leaders, he stressed the need to secure digital platforms used for banking, shopping, and government services.
The administration is also working to expand internet access in remote communities through the Bayanihan SIM Project.
Meanwhile, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is strengthening coordination among government agencies to address cyberattacks and online threats.
The National Cybersecurity Inter-Agency Committee also approved protocols to help agencies detect, contain, and prevent cyber threats.
Source: PhilNews24 | November 5, 2026
